Which provider has the cheapest embeddings?
Want to find the provider with the cheapest embeddings? This page prices that provider for your exact workload using today's rates. It is built for teams building retrieval who have picked (or are considering) this provider and need the monthly number, not a marketing page.
Start here: Embedding Model Cost Comparison
Results update automatically as you type.
| text-embedding-3-small | OpenAI | $0.02/M | 1,536 | $0.2000 |
| Embed v3 (English) | Cohere | $0.1/M | 1,024 | $1.00 |
| text-embedding-3-large | OpenAI | $0.13/M | 3,072 | $1.30 |
Then: Embedding Cost Calculator
Results update automatically as you type.
- Tokens
- 1,000,000
- Rate
- $0.02/M
- Passes
- 1
- Total cost
- $0.0200
Why this isn't trivial
The part people underestimate: embedding price per token and the output dimension both matter, since dimension also affects storage cost. In practice the biggest savings come from choosing a low-price, lower-dimension embedding model, so it is worth modelling before you commit.
How it's calculated
We estimate this by comparing per-token embedding rates and implied storage across providers. Every figure uses the current provider prices baked into the site (reviewed daily), and you can override any input to match your own assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cheapest embedding best?+
Only if retrieval quality holds; test recall on your data.
Do dimensions affect cost?+
Yes — higher dimensions raise both nothing on embedding tokens and your vector storage.
Are these prices up to date?+
Yes. The model prices behind this calculator are refreshed and reviewed daily, so your estimate reflects current provider rates rather than a stale snapshot.
Related
Estimates for planning. Pricing data last reviewed 28 July 2026.